Matilda.
by DAHL, Roald
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Roald Dahl does it again with his tale of little Matilda . Matilda is a genius. She knows that, and so does her teacher Miss Honey, but every other adult in her life is short-sighted and mean. Can this odd, lovable little girl manage to find a better family to live with? Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (1989) , Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards for Read Aloud (1990), Younger Readers (1997) (1990) , Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award (1991) , Blue Peter Book Award for Voter's Award - Book that Made Me Laugh the Loudest (2000) , Red House Children's Book Award (1989) ...more Red House Children's Book Award (1989) , Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award for Book Award (1991) , Massachusetts Children's Book Award (1992) , Nevada Young Readers' Award for Intermediate Category (1992) , Beehive Awards for Children's Fiction (1991) , Virginia Readers' Choice for Elementary (1990) , Indian Paintbrush Book Award (1991)
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 170727
- Title
- Matilda.
- Author
- DAHL, Roald
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London: Jonathan Cape,
- Date Published
- 1988
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